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Fly Leasing Limited (formerly NYSE: FLY) operated as a global aircraft leasing company, specializing in the acquisition and long-term lease of commercial aircraft. The firm maintained a portfolio of fuel-efficient, mid-life aircraft to maximize yield until its acquisition by Carlyle Aviation Partners in 2021. Throughout the last decade of its independent existence, FLY faced significant headwinds due to the capital-intensive nature of the industry and high debt levels. Financial performance was characterized by modest revenue growth offset by heavy interest expenses and periodic impairment…
Top Opportunities
- Consistent OCF generation
- Disciplined share buyback program reducing float
- Asset sale strategy during 2018-2019
Top Risks
- Extremely high debt levels (Capital Intensive)
- Vulnerability to airline bankruptcies
- Lumpy earnings due to aircraft sales and impairments
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